Schalksmühle
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Schalksmühle is a small town set amid rolling hills and verdant forests in North Rhine-Westphalia. Known for its quiet charm and strong sense of community, it offers a blend of rural landscapes and traditional German hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
10,219
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.24°, 7.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,873
Local Cost
$1,085
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
68
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-18.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
904 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
64
Walk Score
64
Footways
128.0
Airport
DTM
Distance
31 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.